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. . . ) The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to proceed with hiring overnight security for the Municipal Center site until the building can be secured. 5) Highway.,#10 Access Management Plan Presentation Moved up in the agenda to follow Case No.2. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT Request for Assistance with Ramsey Event Promotions4tbof July Event City Administrator Norman reported staff received a letter from Frank Frederick regarding the Ramsey Event Promotions 4th of July event. Fire Chief Kapler explained for the past four years the Ramsey Event Promotions 4th of July event has been held at Diamonds. Gary Gruber has pulled out of the group, but has given the okay for the event to be held at Diamonds for one more year. Staff received a letter from Frank Frederick yesterday, and it appears that the level of help being requested from the City is going up. Mr. Kapler indicated he has discussed the letter and request with Chief Way and Assistant City Administrator Nelson. The dollar amount being requested is a policy question; however, as far as the City's involvement this request seems to be moving the event towards a City fu~ctioJ:!., . rather than a private function. Staff is concerned with the level of commitment the City can provide for this event. City Administrator Norman explained Mr. Frederick is requesting.a cash contribution for the event in an amount between $6,000 and $8,000. Mr. Frederick is also asking that the City consider Central Park as a location for the event. Police Chief Way has expressed concern regarding the parking situation that would result at this location. Parking for this type of event would be next to impossible in a residential neighborhood, and there would be a need to add many more officers to patrol the event. There is also the issue of fire risks to consider. Assistant City Administrator Nelson indicated Mr. Frederick is seeking a quick response, as he is trying to make a decision on whether to cancel the event or continue it through this year. Councilmember Jeffrey stated he understands the urgency, and the 4th of July event at Diamonds has been a great community event, which makes it difficult to turn this request down. However, this type of request should be referred to the Ramsey Foundation. He noted the Ramsey Foundation does not likely have funds available for this type of request. Councilmember. Cook concurred. . The Council discussed the following issues associated with the request: the commitment required from City staff; the commitment for a location; the funding request. Fire Chief Kapler indicated Mr. Frederick is requesting to stand before theCoundl on May 9th at the Council meeting. City Council Work Session / May 2, 2006 Page 9 of 10 -79-